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SurfSense at a glance
Open-source NotebookLM alternative. Research the open web with live data(Reddit, YT, IG, TikTok, Indeed, Google Search, Maps etc) through one platform, API or MCP server. Join our Discord: https://di….
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What is SurfSense?
SurfSense is an open-source project by SurfSense on GitHub. Open-source NotebookLM alternative. Research the open web with live data(Reddit, YT, IG, TikTok, Indeed, Google Search, Maps etc) through one platform, API or MCP server. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ejRNvftDp9 It has 16,131 stars on GitHub. Commonly categorised as Research. All credit belongs to the maintainers; One9Founders lists it for discovery with a link to the source.
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What is SurfSense and what does it do?
Open-source NotebookLM alternative. Research the open web with live data(Reddit, YT, IG, TikTok, Indeed, Google Search, Maps etc) through one platform, API or MCP server. Join our Discord: https://di….
What does SurfSense cost in India?
SurfSense is a paid tool.
Is SurfSense safe for startups?
SurfSense has not yet been assessed on our Security & Data Privacy criterion. Check the vendor’s own security documentation before using it for sensitive data.
How is SurfSense rated on One9Founders?
SurfSense has not yet been rated on our 10-point evaluation framework. See How We Rate for the 10-criterion framework and status definitions.
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Listed: 12 September 2026
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